Arraignment Hearing

[mma81490]

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? Nebraska

I cannot afford an attorney so I am going to ask to be appointed a public defender at my arraignment hearing. Do I still need to plead on that day, or can I wait until I get a public defender? Also, what exactly is a "No Contest" plea? And is that plea ever used in a DUI charge?

Thank you

 

[paguy88]

"No Contest"

you don't offically say you did it. Guilty

but you get the same punishment as if you did do it.